I just use the scope reticle. If you know the size of the target, it isn't too hard to do the arithmatic. They taught us how in a class that I took a while back.
Cheers,
J~
Cheers,
J~
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range finders.
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Wow,so glad I asked;I just learned quite a bit,Thank you. I been using a tape measure or my parallax on my scopes,I found that the parallax range on scopes differ enough to be problem.
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I have a couple that I use for setting up my field target ranges. But I hunt with a range finding binoculars while squirrel or bow hunting. Not always time to switch from one to the other. Plus it’s one less thing hanging around my neck.
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Just to be clear, I wasn't poking fun at you. I was just curious how you were measuring distance. I had to look up some of your previous threads and it looks like you don't have much space at home to shoot. Now that I could understand. If you're hunting, it's an invaluable tool. If you hunt from home in a fixed position and have your holdovers measured out to different distances, I could see why you wouldn't need one.
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It is ok,I do have others places to shoot at much longer distances,what great is I can also fish there.I have a 30 yard range to shot at home.
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EVERYONE is terrible judge of distance. Hunting longer than 50 yards a rangefinder is essential.
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Like most above, I use one that has a slope function, helps take out most of the guess work 
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I've got a fairly cheap laser rangefinder. I use it when hunting, because I like to measure twice and cut once. I've got my yard dialed in and that is where about 95% of my shooting happens and I just don't need for that anymore. But put me in new or relatively new surroundings and I feel better having it along for a second opinion for my distance judgement.
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I have my Nikon Archery Rangefinder (laser) probably over 15 years, maxes out at 500 meters.
I guess its time to replace the battery now for third time along all these years.
Angle compensation, and recognizing through tiny branches pretty well.
It wasn't cheap and I have no idea how much these costs lately.
I guess its time to replace the battery now for third time along all these years.
Angle compensation, and recognizing through tiny branches pretty well.
It wasn't cheap and I have no idea how much these costs lately.
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Got this one a few days ago from Amazon- works very well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2QNTRCP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
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I've been using my Sig Sauer KILO2200BDX for 6 years now and I absolutely love it. I got it at a time when not many rangefinders had a built in ballistics calculator. I was worried at first since the ballistics calculator on it is made for firearms but it's spot on as well with airguns as long as the correct ballistic coefficient for the projectile is entered in.
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Am using the Leopoldo RX-1400i, I like that all the markings on sighting a subject are in red, not the common black. Much easier to quickly acquire your target for distance range.
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From reading the Element Helix 1500 ballistic range finder will work with any scope, correct as you load your rifles information into the app and then the app puts the data into the Helix 1500? How well does it work?
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Almost 9 years old years old: Correction: Bought it
March 25, 2016.
looks like new, functions like new and the optic is amazing. Tracks beautifully. And it's fast.
The Reticle is gorgeous. Lights up laser red. Easily seen on the brightest day.
A must have for an airgunner.
Has ballistic profiling, will work with airguns as long as input is correct. Ranging is instant. It's very fast. It does the angles and everything else.
The exterior is a tough rubber camo coat. It's small and feels very nice in the hand. The Optics are sharp , crisp and crystal clear with excellent clarity and contrast. It works wonderfully as a spotter. It a straight 6x magnification. I could go on and on. It's just a very nice unit.
It wasn't cheap. ( 379.00 in 2016) But I like Leupold stuff. This has been an excellent rangefinder. To this day.
March 25, 2016.
looks like new, functions like new and the optic is amazing. Tracks beautifully. And it's fast.
The Reticle is gorgeous. Lights up laser red. Easily seen on the brightest day.
A must have for an airgunner.
Has ballistic profiling, will work with airguns as long as input is correct. Ranging is instant. It's very fast. It does the angles and everything else.
The exterior is a tough rubber camo coat. It's small and feels very nice in the hand. The Optics are sharp , crisp and crystal clear with excellent clarity and contrast. It works wonderfully as a spotter. It a straight 6x magnification. I could go on and on. It's just a very nice unit.
It wasn't cheap. ( 379.00 in 2016) But I like Leupold stuff. This has been an excellent rangefinder. To this day.
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@MushroomPsyche In the Sig Kilo’s ballistic software, are there sufficient choices for drag models that cover pellets and airgun slugs? Which model(s) are you using for which projectile(s)?
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